Parkside Drive over Wapsinonoc Creek
FairCedar County, Iowa · 0.4 Miles North of Inters · Structure no. 6470004P0000000
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Parkside Drive over Wapsinonoc Creek is a concrete slab carrying Parkside Drive over Wapsinonoc Creek in Cedar County, Iowa. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Parkside Drive over Wapsinonoc Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Parkside Drive over Wapsinonoc Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does Parkside Drive over Wapsinonoc Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Parkside Drive over Wapsinonoc Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Parkside Drive over Wapsinonoc Creek?
It is owned by the National Park Service.